Celebrities arrive at the London Palladium to honour the life of Sir Bruce Forsyth in the BBC's Bruce: A Celebration.

“There is no place that meant more to Bruce than the London Palladium,” she continued.

"In 1958,on this very stage for the very first time, he became a star in just six weeks. so we are back here to celebrate his life, to honour him and to remember.”

Tearful, she also thanked fans for their love and support since his death last August, before going to reminisce about his sweet nature.

“On behalf of his children and myself we thank you for all your support, for loving him and for allowing him to be a part of your life,” Wilnelia said, according toTV Times.

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Sir Bruce Forsyth's wife Wilnelia paid tribute at a BBC show in his honour

Famous faces including Strictly hosts Tess Daly, 48, and Claudia Winkleman, 46, Ant and Dec, both 42, and Sir Elton John, 70, also gathered for the show, which will be broadcast on Sunday, to pay tribute to Sir Bruce.

Wilnelia and Sir Bruce were married for 34 years and they share son Jonathan Joseph together.

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Sir Bruce Forsyth: The showbiz legend passed away last year at the age of 89

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Wilnelia previously revealed that Sir Bruce Forsyth had started planning his 100th birthday before he passed away at the age of 89.

Speaking about the tribute show, she told This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby: “He always said that if he ever got to be 100, he wanted to celebrate his birthday at the London Palladium, so we thought it was very appropriate to have his celebration there."